Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, BA Language & Communication (Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies) 2002-2005 /2021

Experience: Freelancer at UWC campus newspaper (2005), Sales Executive at Leadership Magazine (2007-2009), Editorial Assistant and writer for BONA magazine (2023-2024), Briefly News (2024 -Present)

Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

2923 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"The man has hate in his eyes": US man stares down attorney while hearing guilty verdict, SA stunned

People

a year ago

"That's how it's supposed to be": Young Afrikaans-speaking sibling's fluent Zulu banter charms SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Alostro is not a fighter": Bonga shows ripped body, challenges Alostro to boxing match, SA amused

People

a year ago

"We need her recipe to life": 102-year-old-granny's youthful dance and looks captivate Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"This is a real man": Proud dad shares baby essentials bought with garden cleaning salary, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"This is pure love": Rachel Kolisi relives sweet memories ahead of Phelo's 18th birthday, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"This is about you and not your daughter": Man takes baby mama to court over custody, sparking fury

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local father's TikTok video detailing his fight for custody of his daughter due to developmental concerns sparked intense discussion and varied reactions online.

"Dropping hit after hit every week": Mzansi reacts to Prophet Mboro's energetic church performance

People

a year ago

A vibrant video of Prophet Mboro's church performance went viral, captivating online audiences and sparking laughter with his unique worship style.

"You're so brave": Wife announced husband's cancer-free triumph to flight passengers, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A brave wife announced her husband's cancer-free status to flight passengers, celebrating his resilience after three battles. Their story touched many.

"They helped them in the end": Taxi driver's Swati stand-off with English passengers sparks laughter

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A taxi driver's amusing interaction with passengers, who insisted on English, as he stuck to Swati, was detailed. The funny clip showcased local culture.

"Great marketing strategy": Mzansi reacts to taxi drivers' responses when asked to promote R&B song

People

a year ago

Two local gents learned a hilarious lesson about genre preferences while promoting their R&B track at a Maskandi-loving taxi rank after being turned down.

"They have beautiful voices": Old varsity friends reunite, chanting gospel hymns, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An emotional video showed a group of university friends gathered around a table, passionately chanting a gospel hymn. Their enduring bond touched many online.

"The tiles look so beautiful": Afrikaans couple shows DIY bathroom renovation, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A couple documented their bathroom DIY renovation, tackling plumbing, tiling, and installation. Their dedication and creativity earned them widespread praise online.

"Real friends make plans": Friends walk KFC drive-thru, avoiding long queue, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Two hungry friends avoided a KFC queue by impersonating a car at the drive-thru. Their hilarious attempt resulted in a successful streetwise order.

"He shows dedication": Mzansi reacts to Eastern Cape police officer chasing a suspect

People

a year ago

A viral video showing a fit police officer relentlessly chasing after a man on a busy Eastern Cape road captivated many social media users, who praised him.

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